East West Records is a record label formed in 1955, distributed and owned by Warner Music Group, headquartered in New York City.[1]
History
After its creation in 1955 by Atlantic Records, the label had its first hit with the Kingsmen's "Week End".[2]
In 1990, Atlantic revamped the imprint as EastWest Records America, appointing Sylvia Rhone as President & CEO.[3] Under Rhone's leadership, EastWest Records America shot to mega success with several multi-platinum artists such as En Vogue, Pantera, Adina Howard, Gerald Levert, AC/DC, The Rembrandts, Dream Theater, Missy Elliott and MC Lyte